Stitching wires
Pure brass stitching wire
Pure brass stitching wire is made from a solid copper and zinc alloy, with no steel at all. There is no coating to wear off and nothing underneath to rust.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Base metal | Copper and zinc alloy, solid |
| Coating | None required |
| Coating weight | Not applicable |
| Tensile strength | 620 to 780 N/mm² |
| Density | 8.50 g/cm³ |
| Flat sections | 22 to 26 gauge |
| Thickness tolerance | ± 0.02 mm |
| Width tolerance | ± 0.05 mm |
| Finish | Bright yellow |
| Corrosion life | Immune, tarnishes cosmetically but cannot rust |
| Relative cost / kg | 7× |
| Spools | 2, 5, 15, 25 kg |
| Packing | Shrink wrapped and palletised; VCI not required |
Applications
Where it is used
Many large packers use brass for all their export cartons, because it removes the risk of rust claims. The bright golden finish is a bonus.
Used for
Export cartons
Pharma & food
Retail facing
Long sea legs
Sea export, coastal and monsoon storage, pharma, food and electronics packaging, and retail cartons where a rust mark is not acceptable.
